South Island School seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, adaptable and committed Teacher of Chinese. This position is for a January 2026 start.
The successful candidate will be a highly skilled teacher with the ability to motivate, inspire, and engage with students in creative and innovative ways, both within and outside the classroom, with the overall goal of ensuring excellent educational outcomes for our students. Previous experience with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP), IGCSE, and IB Diploma Programme (DP) would be helpful. Additionally, previous experience and the ability to teach up to the IB DP Chinese A Language and Literature/Literature level will be highly valuable. However, this is not essential for an applicant with the right overall skill set.
The successful applicant will also become a tutor, contributing widely to the extra-curricular life of the school. The position will be a full-time renewable contract (initial period of Jan 2026 - Aug 2027). Support with obtaining Hong Kong residence will be provided if necessary. See ESF Terms and Conditions for further details of the package.
The Role
Teachers at SIS are expected to be committed and flexible. Regular duties include:
* Planning lessons to meet each student’s individual learning needs and ensure excellent outcomes;
* Using a range of appropriate strategies for positive classroom management, including the use of flexible groupings and structured inquiry, in line with the IB philosophy;
* Using a range of well-considered resources, including digital technologies, to enhance learning;
* Maintaining a well-organised and stimulating learning environment;
* Assessing students in relation to agreed learning outcomes, and providing clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents, using agreed South Island School reporting systems;
* Working closely with the Chinese department and Languages faculty on future developments;
* Working as a tutor for a group of students within the Pastoral Learning Curriculum;
* Engaging actively with the Making a Difference, Values in Action and Expanding Horizons extra-curricular programme.
Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree in Education, or
* Bachelor's Degree in the relevant subject with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent teacher training qualification
* Classroom experience in teaching Chinese
Further Information
Information about SIS and ESF can be found in the following locations:
* South Island School website:
* English Schools Foundation website:
Please email the Principal’s PA, Ms Zin Mogg, if you have any questions: zmogg@sis.edu.hk
Thank you again for your interest in this role.
Closing Date: By 8 am Hong Kong Time on Monday 17th March 2025.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.
By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.
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About Us
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.
There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools.
About the Team
South Island School is a dynamic, innovative and forward-looking school located in a green setting on the south side of Hong Kong Island. It caters for 1,440 students from around 40 different nations. The school prides itself on a strong values-based philosophy, an international outlook, a personalised curriculum and very high academic standards. There is a focus on the development of students’ personal qualities, fostering a skill set which is creative and contemporary and which develops community responsibility under the banner ‘Making a Difference’. The school is inclusive and makes excellent provision for students with a range of individual needs.
The school is authorised by the IBO to offer the MYP (Years 1-3), the IBDP, and the IBCP.